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179 Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

2
DOB Complaints
32
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 179 Russell Street

179 Russell Street is a 3-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in Greenpoint, currently owned by Josh Koppel. The building has experienced recurring issues with its heating and hot water systems throughout 2024, with multiple complaints between March and July 2024, though tenants reported restoration of services in several cases.

In late 2024 and early 2025, several maintenance issues were reported including problems with walls and ceilings (both paint/plaster), heavy water leaks, electrical lighting, and pest infestations, though HPD inspections were unsuccessful due to lack of access. The building's boiler system has been a concern, with two "Defective/Inoperative" complaints in 2021 and 2022 leading to ECB violations for poor burner conditions and maintenance issues, with significant penalties still listed as active. The property has multiple active violations regarding the failure to file annual low pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023.

Recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed, and the most recent bedbug report for 2023-2024 shows no infested or re-infested units. The building's safety and maintenance history shows some improvement in certain areas, with a rodent inspection showing compliance and no recent bedbug infestations, but ongoing concerns with the heating system, timely maintenance responses, and boiler operations are notable as of 2025. The building has also had historical violations regarding required safety notices for carbon monoxide detectors and gas leak procedures, though these were issued back in 2021 and should have been addressed since then.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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179 Russell Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Greenpoint.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1931
Total area 5475 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
32
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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179 Russell Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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179 Russell Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 179 Russell Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-01-102025-04-01Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-152025-04-01Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-152025-04-01Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-152025-04-01Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-152025-04-01Electric-LightingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 179 Russell Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-07-12CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING MAGNETIC DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORYNone
2024-04-11ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-03-24ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-03-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-11-11AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 179 Russell Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-10 13:24UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-10 13:24PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-12-15 11:01PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2024-12-15 11:01ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-12-15 11:01PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 179 Russell Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38296932022-01-30CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-02-04Oath Violation Served (2022-02-04)
38243502021-12-07CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-12-14Oath Violation Served (2021-12-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 179 Russell Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 179 Russell Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 179 Russell Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 179 Russell Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-30InitialPassed
2024-02-14InitialPassed
2019-07-01CompliancePassed
2019-04-03InitialFailed for Other R
2018-06-02InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 179 Russell Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 179 Russell Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 179 Russell Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-02-0439055526XC Y GOLD LLCPOOR FLAME FROM OIL BURNER ÝODOR+SOOT¨/EXCESS NOISE FROM BURNER MOTOR/CHIMNEY BASE 1/2 FULL/INCORRECT WIRE SUPPORT;CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE3125.03125.0
2021-12-1439052760KC Y GOLD LLCCLEAN BASE OF CHIMNEY,AND SEAL,DISCHARGE MISSING ON WATER HTRS FOR RELIEF VALVES,REMOVE WOOD IN BOILER ROOM,DISCHARGE MISSING ON BACKFLOW PREVENTOR,CORRECT VIOLATION & SEND IN CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 179 Russell Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 179 Russell Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 179 Russell Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 179 Russell Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 179 Russell Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 179 Russell Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 179 Russell Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 179 Russell Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 179 Russell Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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